2005 (The Year In Review)

While my perception of this year may be based on how I'm feeling right now, I'll try be as objective as possible. I know the year isn't quite over, but I feel now is the time to talk about the events that have happened. So much good and bad has happened this year. I really don't know where to begin, but I guess I'll start with the good. I finally graduated from K-State with my degree in Civil Engineering. I was offered an amazing job as a project engineer for the City of Wichita and have been working there a little more than 6 months. I made it past my probationary period, so I guess they are going to keep me around. I met a bunch of new people while in my last semester of college and had a blast at school. I pulled a few all nighters which were an adventure to say the least. I became the dart champ in my senior design class. I've been able to spend a bunch of time with my cousin hanging out, lifting weights, working on his truck and partying. I reunited with a bunch of old friends from my first year at Cowley. I witnessed a couple of my friends amazing weddings.

Now for the bad stuff. About a month ago, I sold my 69 Plymouth Satellite. I knew I needed to let it go, but it was hard none the less. A girl that I quickly became great friends with towards the beginning of the year doesn't even speak to me anymore. I find how amazing it is that certain people can come into your life, make a large impact, and leave so quickly. I guess they come around to teach us a lesson. Even though we had already broken up, I lost my ex-girlfriend for good. I know there is no chance of anything happening between us and that truly does make me sad. Right now I'm kind of running through life without knowing what I'm supposed to do. I'm having trouble making some of the big decisions in life like, should I get this boat, or which house should I buy.

I know this year came by to test me and I don't know if I passed, but I do know that I learned many new lessons from it. In many ways it has been a depressing year, and for that, I can't wait till next year. I hope I make the best of it with everything I do. I know I need to live it up and love it up to the fullest. I welcome 2006 with open arms and an open heart.